Notes on learning French
Short reads on why retention, not effort, is usually the missing piece.
French comprehensible input: the complete guide
What French comprehensible input is, why it works, whether it holds up for French, how to start from zero, how many hours it takes, and where to find it.
Read the article →Learn French with comprehensible input: a practical guide
What counts as good input, why it suits French, and a daily routine that actually sticks — the practical side of comprehensible input.
Read the article →You don't need to study French. You need to understand it.
Forty years of research says you acquire French by understanding messages, not memorizing rules. Here's what comprehensible input is, and why it works.
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